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Is being a valve installer a good fit for you?

Installs, repairs and maintains valves and controls, such as gas regulators, thermostats and flow and safety valves.

What the work involves

  • Records maintenance information, including test results, materials used and repairs made.
  • Takes apart and repairs control devices and valves such as regulators, thermostats and hydrants.
  • Oils parts that rub or wear using oils and other lubricants.
  • Installs, inspects and tests electric meters, relays and power sources to find causes of faults and errors.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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